Full time Contract to Direct opportunity near the Bay City area for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Must have experience working with REPS and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
Five plus years of experience required.
Hourly rate ranging up to $45-50/hr.
Job Purpose
The Mechanical Engineer is a core project team member responsible for the system and mechanical design and development of automotive steering systems.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate steering gear component designs tailored for regional applications
Lead mechanical design discussions and communications with OEM customers
Manage mechanical BOMs, 2D drawings, and 3D CAD (math data)
Support programs through design studies, change management, and VAVE activities
Perform design analysis using DFMEA, DRBFM, FEA, CAE, and other tools
Develop mechanical test procedures/specifications in collaboration with the validation team
Create new mechanical designs and manage supplier development for key components
Coordinate proto@type part builds and ensure timely delivery to support internal/customer milestones
Ensure manufacturability of designs and support production readiness with manufacturing teams
Analyze customer mechanical/system requirements and lead GAP analysis activities
Negotiate technical specifications and system/component requirements with OEMs
Prepare and present technical design reviews to internal and external stakeholders
Support RFQ activities including ED&D preparation and BOM documentation
Conduct vehicle packaging studies and lead design trade-off negotiations with customers
Communicate effectively with global/core mechanical design teams
Assist with warranty part analysis to determine root causes of failure
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
Solid understanding of manufacturing, machining, assembly, and inspection processes
Proficient in GD&T and functional print definition
Experience with Design for Six Sigma and statistical design methods (preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external teams
Technical Competencies
In-depth knowledge of steering systems (Rack & Pinion, REPS)
Experience with castings, bushings, tie rods, and CAD packaging
Background in automotive chassis systems (steering, braking, suspension)
Familiarity with mechanical principles related to steering and chassis design
Proficient in CATIA (required)
Experience with Teamcenter (GM and Ford) is a plus
Skilled in component/system trade-offs and optimization
Capable of coordinating supplier schedules and deliverables
Ability to analyze NVH and perform vibration analysis
Familiarity with stress, thermal, and durability analysis is preferred
Strong problem-solving skills using structured methods (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa)
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